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Application Deadlines Fall Spring
Priority May 15 November 1
Standard August 1 December 1

Now accepting applications for fall 2025

  • Application for admission with a $45 application fee
  • Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA on last 60/90 units. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA. 
  • Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student's choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
    • What are your educational goals?
    • How will this program help meet those goals?
    • What makes you a good fit for CBU?
  • Additional requirements may be requested
  • Prerequisites:
    • EGR 2270 - Data Structures and Analysis (or similar) OR CSC 3120 – Algorithms (or similar)
      • For CSC 5020 - Advanced Computer Networks
    • EGR 3290 - Computer Architecture (or similar)
      • For CSC 5040 - Advanced Computer Architecture
    • STA 3100 - Math Statistics I (or similar, potentially more rudimentary like STA 144)
      • For CSC 4220/4230/4240 and STA courses